Scottsdale, Arizona — September 10, 2025 — Desert Spine and Sports Physicians (DSSP) proudly announces that Dustin Sielski, MD and Kurt Wilhelm, MD have officially joined its practice. With their arrival, DSSP now comprises 12 Board Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians, making it the largest private...
Scottsdale, AZ – Sept 8, 2025 – Desert Spine & Sports Physicians (DSSP) announced today its critical role as a lead clinical partner in a groundbreaking Phase III trial of REXLEMESTROCEL-L, Mesoblast’s investigational regenerative therapy for chronic low back pain caused by degenerative disc disease...
Numbness, tingling, or pain in the hands and wrists can disrupt even the simplest daily tasks—gripping a pen, using a phone, or preparing a meal. For some, the discomfort is fleeting. For others, it constantly interferes with work, sleep, and quality of life. These symptoms often...
Desert Spine and Sports Physicians is proud to welcome Dr. Jacob Cabrera, MD, to our expanding team of expert providers. Board-certified in Emergency Medicine and fellowship-trained in Interventional Pain Medicine, Dr. Cabrera is deeply committed to improving lives through targeted, non-surgical treatment solutions for spine...
Traditional spine care has often relied on opioids and surgery for treatment. Yet, as many have seen, these approaches have frequently led to poor long-term outcomes. Dr. Brad Sorosky, a Desert Spine and Sports Physicians physiatrist and Top-Doc award recipient, witnessed this firsthand so decided...
Chronic pain conditions can take many forms—lingering back pain from disc degeneration, joint discomfort from osteoarthritis, or persistent tendonitis that resists conventional treatment. Whether stemming from wear and tear, past injuries, or cumulative stress on the spine or musculoskeletal system, these conditions often interfere with...
Chronic low back pain can be relentless, affecting sleep, movement, and your ability to engage in everyday life fully. For many, the source of that pain isn’t muscular but instead arises from the vertebral endplates associated with degenerative disc disease. This condition, known as vertebrogenic...
Explore how radiofrequency ablation (RFA) offers long-term relief for chronic neck pain and cervicogenic headaches without surgery. Learn if you're a candidate. ...
Facet joint pain caused by spinal arthritis is a common and often debilitating condition that affects millions of adults, especially as they age. For those living with facet joint-related discomfort, daily life can feel limited and exhausting, and reliant on temporary fixes like medications or...
Desert Spine and Sports Physicians is proud to welcome Dr. Paul Overdorf, DO, as the newest board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician to our exceptional team of providers. With advanced Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine training, Dr. Overdorf brings a strong clinical background and...
